I was recently let go from my position as the head baker at a well-known local bakery where I had worked for about seven years. I ran the kitchen, created and refined recipes, trained staff, and managed ordering and suppliers—all of which was in my head, as we never documented anything. Last spring, the owner decided to cut costs and, since I was the highest paid, I was the one who got laid off. It hurt, but I understood it was a financial decision, so I left quietly. After taking some time off to recover from years of early mornings and physical strain, I heard that the bakery was struggling. The two bakers I had trained were unable to keep up, leading to a disaster with the holiday menu. Eventually, the owner called me, asking if I would consider coming back. I initially declined her first offer, as it was barely more than my previous salary. After some negotiation, I agreed to return for twelve weeks, working three days a week, and I asked for nearly double my previous pay. To my surprise, she accepted immediately, which indicated just how dire the situation was for them. During my time back, I finally documented all the recipes, supplier contacts, and processes, and I trained a new hire. However, she struggled to grasp everything, still asking basic questions even on her last day of training. I suggested a consulting arrangement for future help, but the owner never followed up. I guess she got what she needed and moved on.